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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Leaders of all three devolved Governments spoke after the Prime Minister’s new ‘stay alert’ slogan was reported in a newspaper.

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

A huge surge in migrant crossings has taken place over the weekend, with what is believed to be a new single-day record on Friday.

Northern Ireland will keep ‘Stay at home, save lives’ message, says Foster

Northern Ireland will keep ‘Stay at home, save lives’ message, says Foster

The First Minister said Northern Ireland will have a ‘road map’ for moving out of lockdown at the beginning of the week.

‘Stay at home’ messaging has not changed in Wales, ministers say

‘Stay at home’ messaging has not changed in Wales, ministers say

Health minister Vaughan Gething said the UK Government’s new slogan had not been agreed or discussed with other nations.

Concerns raised Government coronavirus app could be used to ‘prank’ people

Concerns raised Government coronavirus app could be used to ‘prank’ people

The app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight.

In Video: RHS Wisley has a special message for the NHS

In Video: RHS Wisley has a special message for the NHS

Experts continue to tend to the garden despite its closure during lockdown.

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

The First Minister said she would stick with the original message, ‘given the critical point we are at’.

Doctor with passion for photography captures hospital’s coronavirus battle

Doctor with passion for photography captures hospital’s coronavirus battle

Tuck Goh, who works in a busy emergency department, wants to document the Covid-19 response for future generations

Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

The total number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland is now at 430.

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

Martin Harding found work at the London Nightingale Hospital after the show he was performing in closed.

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

The First Minister said she will continue to use the ‘stay at home’ message to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, ‘given the critical point we are at’.

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

The chief executive said masks are expected to be become the new ‘must-have accessory’ as the world emerges from lockdown.

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Springboard’s latest monthly footfall monitor revealed a ‘decline of unprecedented magnitude’ in April.

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson said she expects a ‘gradual lifting’ of lockdown measures.

Dock where Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle spent final days given protected status

Dock where Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle spent final days given protected status

The submerged mud berth near Paglesham in Essex has been designated as a scheduled monument on the advice of Historic England.

Police group calls pandemic response ‘wishy-washy’

Police group calls pandemic response ‘wishy-washy’

The Metropolitan Police Federation said the Government was sending out mixed messages.

What the papers say – May 10

What the papers say – May 10

The front pages are led by Boris Johnson’s anticipated “road map” to a new normality.

Nandy accuses Raab of ‘unforgivable failings’ over handling of Harry Dunn case

Nandy accuses Raab of ‘unforgivable failings’ over handling of Harry Dunn case

The 19-year-old was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27.

Family recreates Royal Highland Show in garden with Lego and Playmobil

Family recreates Royal Highland Show in garden with Lego and Playmobil

Lorna Muirhead and her family are regulars at the Highland games every year.

New ‘stay alert’ slogan criticised after it is leaked ahead of PM’s speech

New ‘stay alert’ slogan criticised after it is leaked ahead of PM’s speech

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said a ‘broader’ slogan is needed as the Government tries to restart the economy.

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